Business Development Engineer

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd | Full time

Centurion, South Africa | Posted on 12/05/2025

Red Ember Recruitment is looking for a Business Development Engineer for an International well-established Defense Industry company, we are looking for someone to further our footprint and market share. The goal is to drive sustainable financial growth through boosting sales, developing products and solutions and forging strong relationships with their clients. You will be the front of the company and will have the dedication to create and apply an effective sales strategy.

To excel in this role, you should have a hunger to chase and close new business. This position involves 60% Business Related skills, and 40%
Engineering. The preference for Engineers as Business Developers is because of their technical engineering skills and knowledge towards detail of the products.

Additional information

Go above and beyond normal office hours (depending on workload and int. time zones)

Remuneration:
Market-related (Depending on qualifications and experience)

Experience in sales, marketing or other related fields (Advantageous)

Must be willing to travel internationally (Have a valid passport)

Having strong interpersonal and communication skills

Availability:
Immediate (Advantageous)

Must be well presented at all times

Show adequate IT efficiency

Own reliable transport

Responsibilities and duties will include:

Promote the company’s products/services addressing or predicting clients’ objectives

Prepare sales contracts ensuring adherence to law-established rules and guidelines

Develop goals for the development team and business growth and ensure they are met

Keep record of sales, revenue, invoices and travel itineraries

Provide trustworthy feedback and after-sales support

Develop a growth strategy focused both on financial gain and customer satisfaction

Conduct research to identify new markets and customer needs

Contact potential clients to establish a network and arrange meetings (Foreign and domestic)

Identify new markets and improve sales

Plan and oversee new marketing initiatives

Attend conferences, meetings, and industry-related events

Qualifications

BEng Degree – Mechanical, Mechatronic, Industrial, Electrical or Electronic

BCom - Marketing or Business

Matric with at least 6 distinctions, or an average of 85% (Non-negotiable)